From Seven to Seventy: Memories of a Painter and a Yankee

"From Seven to Seventy: Memories of a Painter and a Yankee" by Edward Simmons is a memoir where the author reflects on his life's journey as a painter and his identity as a New Englander. Beginning with nostalgic accounts of growing up in Concord, Massachusetts, surrounded by literary history and strong family influences like his grandmother, Simmons paints a vivid picture of his childhood home and the personalities that shaped him; as he weaves through his early life, recounting local events, family dynamics, and his path toward education at Harvard College, the story becomes an exploration of art, culture, and society in the author's time.